The Impact of Ashtanga Yoga Training on Melatonin Hormone in Fibromyalgia Patients

The Ashtanga Yoga program was applied for a period of (3) months, totaling (12) weeks and (24) training units. Measurements for the psychosomatic disorders scale (under investigation) were conducted after completing the application of the proposed program using Ashtanga Yoga exercises. The proposed Ashtanga Yoga training program led to an improvement in melatonin hormone levels, pain intensity, and the number of sleep hours in patients with fibromyalgia, in favor of the post-test measurements. Upon comparing and discussing the measurements, the following results were reached: • The proposed Ashtanga Yoga training program led to an improvement in pain intensity, with an improvement rate of (-35.50%) for the research sample. • The proposed Ashtanga Yoga training program led to a reduction in the number of body pain points, with an improvement rate of (-36.20%) for the research sample. • The proposed Ashtanga Yoga training program led to an improvement and increase in the number of sleep hours, with an improvement rate of (32.21%) for the research sample. Research Recommendations: In light of the obtained results, we recommend the following: • Utilizing the Ashtanga Yoga training program designed by the researcher on different variables and samples in the sports field and various other fields and activities. • Referring to the proposed program involving the use of Ashtanga Yoga exercises due to their positive impact on improving and increasing melatonin concentration levels, reducing pain intensity, reducing the number of pain points, and increasing sleep hours for women with fibromyalgia in hospitals, medical centers, and private clinics. • The necessity of practicing regulated physical activities in general to mitigate the symptoms of fibromyalgia.